Brooklyn Bridge

Type: Historic Sites, Sightseeing

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Historic Sites: Spanning the East River from City Hall to DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, the Brooklyn Bridge has welcomedNew Yorkers since 1883. Until 1903, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. A must-see... Read More

Historic Sites: Spanning the East River from City Hall to DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, the Brooklyn Bridge has welcomedNew Yorkers since 1883. Until 1903, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. A must-see and must-do for any visitor is to take the 30-plus minute, 3,455-foot expedition and walk it. The wide pedestrian walkway is unparalleled and the views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the East River are incredible, making it easy to understand why poets and painters have been fascinated by it. Walt Whitman described the view as the "most effective medicine my soul has yet partaken." Look for the plaque written to Emily Warren Roebling however who ws the critical link between her ailing husband who supervised the building of the bridge and the men who actually constructed it.

Free Things to Do, Tours and Excursions, Best Attractions & Activities, Romantic Things to Do, Sightseeing: Spanning from the South Street Seaport to Brooklyn Heights, the famous Brooklyn Bridge has ushered New Yorkers across the East River since 1883. A must-see for any visitor to the Big Apple, the best way to experience the bridge is to take the 30-plus minute, 3,455-foot expedition and walk it. The view of Manhattan is incredible, suddenly making it easy to understand why decades of poets and painters have been fascinated by it. The great Walt Whitman even described the view from the bridge as the "most effective medicine my soul has yet partaken." For best results, we'd recommend going in the early morning during the summer months to miss the crowds.

Attractions near Cruise Port: Spanning from the South Street Seaport to Brooklyn Heights, the famous Brooklyn Bridge has ushered New Yorkers across the East River since 1883. A must-see for any visitor to the Big Apple, the best... Read More

Attractions near Cruise Port: Spanning from the South Street Seaport to Brooklyn Heights, the famous Brooklyn Bridge has ushered New Yorkers across the East River since 1883. A must-see for any visitor to the Big Apple, the best way to experience the bridge is to take the 30-plus minute, 3,455-foot expedition and walk it. The wide pedestrian walkway is unparalleled and the view of Manhattan is incredible, suddenly making it easy to understand why decades of poets and painters have been fascinated by it. The great Walt Whitman even described the view from the bridge as the "most effective medicine my soul has yet partaken."

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Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY 10002

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Historic Sites: "Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge is stroller friendly as long as you stay in the bike lane. As memorable as this experience is, think twice before going on a cold and rainy day. Best photo opp: from the Brooklyn side with the Statue of Liberty in view."

Tours and Excursions: "It's a must, but think twice before going on a cold and rainy day. The whipping winds can ruin a good time."

Best for Historic Sites Because: For the most stirring New York experience you'll ever have, take this walk in the sky on the National Historic Landmark known as the Brooklyn Bridge.

Best for Tours and Excursions Because: This jaunt takes you from Chinatown in Manhattan to downtown Brooklyn or vice versa if you feel you deserve dim sum at the end.